First off, glad to have found this forum. Great source of information for yet another hobby that I didn't know existed before a couple weeks ago!! As an IT guy for a rather large company I have access to many old laptop batteries and have started removing the 18650s for battery packs and flashlights. Love the freebies and reusing what I used to consider "trash".
Now on to my big question: Has anyone built a "mini-powerwall"? Looking for a solution that's semi-portable, 120v out and charge via solar. Doesn't have to power much in terms of amps but enough to cover the basics for a start. I have a pretty mediocre understanding of wiring and what not to do when it comes to electricity. (Built a solar power cell phone charging station for tailgating and rewired most of my Victorian house without burning it down)
<Solar Cell>
<Solar controller>
<Battery pack>
<DC to AC convertor>
Thinking about using ******* DIY Battery Kit for the pack.
Open to suggestions on the rest. Please be gentle if I have missed something or used incorrect terminology...it's my first time. :angel:
-ck
Now on to my big question: Has anyone built a "mini-powerwall"? Looking for a solution that's semi-portable, 120v out and charge via solar. Doesn't have to power much in terms of amps but enough to cover the basics for a start. I have a pretty mediocre understanding of wiring and what not to do when it comes to electricity. (Built a solar power cell phone charging station for tailgating and rewired most of my Victorian house without burning it down)
<Solar Cell>
<Solar controller>
<Battery pack>
<DC to AC convertor>
Thinking about using ******* DIY Battery Kit for the pack.
Open to suggestions on the rest. Please be gentle if I have missed something or used incorrect terminology...it's my first time. :angel:
-ck